If you finished the inspirements from last week, WAHOO! You are awesome and are that much ahead in understanding about HOPE, being POSITIVE, and having VISION. Here are 3 inspirements for you to work on this week:

(If you didn't do last week's inspirements, do those first - see below I have listed them again for you).

1. Choose and memorize scripture: Study these scripture verses on HOPE that we talked about in class. Choose the one that moves you or that you particularly like. Write it down in your truth book. Memorize it.

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purposes." Romans 8:28

"If God be for us, who can prevail against us?" Romans 8:31

"...faith is not to have a perfect knowledge of things; therefore if you have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true." Alma 32:21

"Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world...which hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in good works, being led to glorify God." Ether 12:4

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Philippians 4:13

"Fear not to do good, my sons, for whatsoever ye sow, that shall ye also reap; therefore, if ye sow good ye shall also reap good for your reward." Doctrine and Covenants 6:33

"Therefore, fear not, little flock; do good; let earth adn hell combine against you, for if ye are built upon my rock, they cannot prevail." Doctrine and Covenants 6:34

"Therefore, if you will ask of me you shall receive; if you will knock it shall be opened unto you." Doctrine and Covenants 6:5

2. Visualize living your Divine Purpose: Think about the long list of Spiritual Gifts and Missions (co-missions with Jesus Christ) that we talked about in class. Write in your Truth Book which ones seem to resonate with your heart. Which ones get you excited? Which of these can you see yourself doing? What does it look like for you personally to do these things? Dream a little and imagine doing some of these things in your life. Write about your hopes and aspirations in these areas. Here is the list again after the pictures:

feed the hungry

comfort those that stand in need of comfort

clothe the naked

free the captive

share knowledge

create beauty

bring hope to the hopeless

teach words of wisdom

gift of tongues

gift of translation of tongues

heal the sick

lift the down-trodden

do acts of great faith

work mighty miracles

gift of administration

prophesy

testify of Christ

believe those that testify

behold angels and ministering of spirits

build Zion

spread Gospel of Jesus Christ

How these gifts and missions might look like in your life:

humanitarian work near home or around the world

befriending the lonely

serving as a Bishop, Relief Society President, Young Women's President or Stake President

Conduct the Rice Experiment yourself . Here are some instructions. Give it a try for a few weeks. Bring it to class and share your results!

Learn all you can about having VISION

Read this article from Deseret News from a recent BYU Devotional or listen to the devotional itself here.

Start thinking about your vision for your life. What do you want to become and accomplish for the year 2015? For the next 5 years? For your whole life? Remember to NOT dismiss impossibilities - things that seem way beyond the scope of your reach. Dream! Imagine! Think of the Possibilities! Nothing is impossible with God! What are some of your greatest desires for your life???

Conduct the Rice Experiment yourself . Here are some instructions. Give it a try for a few weeks. Bring it to class and share your results!

Learn all you can about having VISION

Read this article from Deseret News from a recent BYU Devotional or listen to the devotional itself here.

Start thinking about your vision for your life. What do you want to become and accomplish for the year 2015? For the next 5 years? For your whole life? Remember to NOT dismiss impossibilities - things that seem way beyond the scope of your reach. Dream! Imagine! Think of the Possibilities! Nothing is impossible with God! What are some of your greatest desires for your life???